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Composing for Tape/Multimedia and Live Musicians Composing for tape, media, and live performers is closely related to composing film music. Just like a live orchestra must have a score perfectly synced to what is happening in the film, a score for multimedia and live performers has to be perfectly timed and in sync for the performance to succeed. This usually means: 1) Including Time Code in the score 2) Including audio and/or visual cues in the score 3) Many hours syncing up measures and notes with time code 4) For rehearsal (and possibly concert purposes), a practice CD or DVD with a click track for each performer and the conductor 5) Neat, legible, and professional quality music scores 6) As much communication as possible between composer and the ensemble during the creative process 7) It is up to the composer, not the ensemble, to make the entire composition understandable and performable by providing clear instructions, legible scores, and playable music. A note here: There ...

I recently began teaching Music Synthesis and Theory at Murray State University in Kentucky. MSU has a small synthesis lab and a general purpose music lab. Students are learning Logic Studio and Garageband to create original works. I have begun the MSU Music Synthesis Blog for the class, which has some interesting links if you are interesting in audio engineering and music recording. You can also see the student blogs that were recently started by the Synth students. Recent music articles include: Music Promotion Tips Follow these tips when promoting your music online. http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1351326/music_promotion_tips.html Writing Articles to Promote Your Music Musicians are often too busy creating music to write anything other than notes. However, good writing can help promote your music. http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1351400/writing_articles_to_promote_your_music.html Promote Your Music for Free Promote your music for free using these online sources. htt...

As an ongoing project, I have been trying to write articles on women involved in music and the arts. Check out these talented musicians and artists. Women and Music: 7 Mind-Blowing Women Artists From rock to the meditative, from electronic to classical, these women have become music legends. Check out these albums for some truly mind-blowing sound experiences! View more » Portrait of a Miami Artist: Angel Clyman South Florida artist Angel Clyman explores duality of earth and environment in exquisite sculptures and paintings reminiscent of a more spiritual time. View more » Portraits of Women and Music: Electronic Composer Pauline Oliveros Electroacoustic composer Pauline Oliveros has left an indelible mark on contemporary music, from her early experimentation with tape delay to the Expanded Instrument System. View more »

I have been busy writing articles for Associated Content. Here are some useful articles about music and art education. Fun Theater Improv Games for Kids Dramatic play has always been an excellent way to encourage creativity in children and teens. Try some of these fun games at your next party, on a rainy afternoon, or in your classroom. View more » How Music Helps Your Child's Development Whether playing a musical instrument, singing in the church choir, or plucking out an original tune on a guitar, music helps children develop valuable skills that will help them succeed later in life. View more » How Art Improves Your Child's Development Art improves a child's development on several different levels, not least of which is the encouraging of creativity and problem-solving. View more » Art and Kids: Making a Collage Children love creating art. Using recyclables, magazines, knick-knacks, and glue, your child or class can create amazing collage projects. View more » Kids and A...

Below is a select list of online resources dealing with electroacoustic music and Pauline Oliveros, for a lecture given at Murray State University November 18, 2008. Deep Listening Institute Pauline Oliveros Official Website EIS History (Expanded Instrument System) Sonic Meditations Deep Listening Workshop in Cologne, Germany Pauline Oliveros at the Schindler House Interviews: San Francisco 1985 Annea Lockwood interviewed by Oliveros American Mavericks Performance Recordings: Oliveros and the Circle Trio 2002 World Ear Project AB Time